Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

20, Kensington Square W8

20, Kensington Square W8 is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 7 November 1984. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 56% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	20, Kensington Square W8
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1224493
Date first listed	7 November 1984
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.50004, -0.19006 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1224493

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near 20, Kensington Square W8

Name	Grade	Distance
19, Kensington Square W8	II	10 m
Chapel of the Assumption Convent	II	12 m
18, Kensington Square W8	II	17 m
17, Kensington Square W8	II	27 m
16, Kensington Square W8	II	35 m
15, Kensington Square W8	II	42 m
23 Kensington Square	II	44 m
24, Kensington Square W8	II	48 m
25, Kensington Square W8	II	49 m
26, Kensington Square W8	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 20, Kensington Square W8 listed?

Yes. 20, Kensington Square W8 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1224493, first listed on 7 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 20, Kensington Square W8?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kensington and Chelsea, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.